Birria Ramen with Beef Recipe
Birria Ramen with Beef combines a rich, flavorful broth made from dried peppers, tender beef, and ramen noodles for a comforting and hearty dish.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- - 1 beef chuck roast weight will vary
- - 1 whole onion roughly chopped
- - 3 cups water
- - 2 beef bouillon cubes
- - 2 tbsp garlic powder
- - 1 tbsp onion powder
- - 1 tbsp oregano
- - 1 tbsp ground cumin
- - 1 tbsp adobo seasoning or seasoning salt
- - 1 tbsp chili powder
For the Consomé:
- - 7 dried guajillo chiles
- - 4 dried arbol chiles optional for spice
- - 3 Roma tomatoes
- - 3 cloves garlic
- - 2 whole cloves optional but recommended
- - 2 bay leaves
- - ½ tbsp oregano
- - 1 tsp ground cumin
- - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- - 2 limes juiced
For Garnish:
- - 1 cup diced onions
- - 1 cup chopped cilantro
For the Ramen:
- - 6 packs ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
Instructions
Preparing the Beef:
- Season the chuck roast liberally with all seasonings, rubbing evenly into the beef.
- Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode and sear the beef for 3 minutes per side.
- Add water, bouillon cubes, and chopped onion to the pot. Set the pressure cooker to "Meat" mode and cook for 1 hour.
- Remove the beef and shred it in a bowl using two forks or your hands. Set aside.
Making the Consomé:
- Cut or tear the guajillo and arbol chiles down the middle to remove seeds and stems.
- Add the chiles, tomatoes, cloves, bay leaves, and all seasonings to a stockpot. Cover with 3-4 cups of water and bring to a rapid boil for 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- Remove bay leaves and cloves using tongs or a strainer. Add the peppers (and any remaining tomatoes) to a blender with 1 cup of cooking water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the chile mixture into another pot using a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a spoon to extract all flavors. Add the reserved cooking water (and 3-4 cups more water) to the mixture. Strain until the chile pulp is dry and all flavor is extracted.
Preparing the Ramen:
- Bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles until al dente (7-10 minutes). Drain.
- Add noodles to serving bowls and pour consomé over the noodles to cover.
- Top each bowl with shredded beef, diced onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve warm!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by reducing or omitting arbol chiles.
- Beef can be added directly to the consomé or served separately to customize each bowl.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use high-quality ramen noodles for the best texture and flavor.